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Friday, 19 April 2013

Beer on a Diet

It
seems I always know someone that is on a diet, this usually happens after the
Christmas season where everyone has had too much turkey and Christmas treats. Do
I have great news for you!! You don’t' need to give up your lagers entirely
while watching your waistline, just a change in drink.

There are many low calorie beverages out there. And
I have compiled a list of my top 3 low-cal beers. Try them out let me know
what you think, or if there is something I should try let me know.

BEST LIGHT BEER FOR GETTING
BUZZED: Guinness Draught

Contrary to popular opinion, a dark color doesn't
necessarily indicate a high calorie count. And while Guinness has more than
twice as many calories as the lowest-calorie beer on the market, it's also much
more filling. I’m sure you’ve heard it referred to as a “meal in a glass.”
One 12-ounce serving delivers a buzz that's nearly on par with one regular
beer, making it a dieter's best bet. STATS: 125 CAL / 9.86 CARBS / 4.2% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME (ABV)

Bud
Light

This triple-filtered
premium light beer's packaging is super cute ~ blue! and its alcohol content (high!).
"Drinking it will make you look cool at the club."
For a satisfying bite without the typical bitterness of heavier beers, we say
go blue!

STATS: 137 CAL / 4.4 CARBS / 6% ABV

Sam Adams Light (not available in Canada)

This one scored highest marks overall among the
taste testers. It's a darker beer with a rich, nutty flavor and a scent akin to
multigrain bread. The tasters agreed that this brew's bitterness is just right
and "what beer should be". STATS: 119 CAL
/ 9.6 CARBS / 4% ABV